David Hill

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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David's career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Spotify Launches AI Persona Badges for Machine-Generated Artists

"Spotify hasn't detailed exactly how its review team identifies photorealistic AI identities."

Suno Imposes Download Limits Starting September Third

"The company frames this as fighting "bad actors" mass-exporting music."

Kansas City Cumulus Flips KCJK to CHR Format

"The new competing CHR signal pressures Steel City Media's Mix 93.3 (KMXV)"

Breaking

iHeartMedia Names Tommy Castor Market President in Salt Lake City

Castor joins the company’s Northwest Division after serving as Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Audacy Wichita.

Tennessee Titans Pull Jared Stillman’s Credential Following Commentary Saying They’re “Not That Stupid”

"It would make them look like the softest organization in the NFL. That is not a headline they want to be dealing with."

MIX 100 Ends Jeremy, Katy & Josh Morning Show

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Jeremy, Katy, and Josh for their contributions, their commitment to MIX 100, and the energy they brought to the morning show,”

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To OWI Charges Following Arrest Last Month

"This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely."